Numerous acts of hostility, violence and vandalism have been recorded in recent years against Christians and their places of worship. However, these acts are often overlooked by the national authorities, PACE's Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination warned today.

Adopting a report prepared by Valeriu Ghiletchi (Republic of Moldova, EPP/CD), the committee called for measures to ensure the effective enjoyment of the protection of freedom of religion or belief afforded to every individual in Europe.

Boris Johnson wants to secure control of the courts and the prosecution service, a move which would put London’s mayor in charge of the criminal justice system in the capital, the Guardian has learned.